Calgary saw nearly 100,000 people move here in just a year from across Canada and the world. That’s huge, and it has the potential to profoundly change our city.
This growth means new friendships, adventure and opportunities.
Others experience a struggle to find a job, housing or school — a stress for new arrivals and long-term residents alike.
But a strong city is one that understands itself, especially in a time of change. So can you help us tell these stories?
- If you moved to Calgary within the past few years, tell us — does this place feel like home yet? Why or why not?
- And if you’re a long-time resident here — what changes have you seen? What are your hopes and fears, and what do you think is being missed in the current conversation?
We want to hear from you.
Click on the video prompt below. There’s nothing to download. You’ll just get a video message and can give your answer right there — by video or text. The program will ask for contact information so we can follow up, and it will ask for permission to share your comment publicly. Yes or no, your choice!
CBC Calgary is starting a reporting project on this theme, looking for personal stories about what the population pressures mean for the people of Calgary and everyone joining us.
As this project ramps up, you can follow it at cbc.ca/yycgrowth.
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